5150: Home 4 tha Sick is the debut extended play by American rapper Eazy-E.
"Merry Muthaphuckkin' Xmas" was released as a single by Record Store Day in a limited run of 2000 copies with "Niggaz My Height Don't Fight" as the b-side.
However, by the time of its release in December 1992, some critics noted that the sound felt somewhat outdated, particularly as the West Coast hip-hop scene began to embrace the G-Funk style popularized by Dr. Dre.
As reported, the production choices on *5150* did not align with the emerging trends, which may have contributed to mixed critical reception during a time when innovation was key in hip-hop music.
The EP's reliance on hard-hitting rhythms and a less polished sound reflected Eazy-E's roots in gangsta rap while also highlighting the shifting landscape of hip-hop in the early '90s.